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Chinese Business and Economy (IBUS30004)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 1
Overview
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The subject analyses the dynamic re-emergence of China as a world economic power since the late 1970s, when China embarked on an extensive program of economic reform. We begin with an exploration of the early modern economic system that the People's Republic of China inherited in 1949. Next we explore the development strategies of the period under Mao Zedong. The primary focus of the subject is on the new economy that emerged under Deng Xiaoping from the 1980s, and the increasing complexity of economic reform as China joined the World Trade Organization in late 2001. We examine in detail such topics as changes in agriculture and rural living standards, the role of foreign direct investment and the multinational enterprise, the reform of state owned enterprises and corporate governance, and the emergence of a vibrant private sector and an increasingly large consumer market. Students will be able to apply the skills acquired to the analysis of not only China, but also other emerging markets or transitional economies in the contemporary global economy.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, you should be able to:
- Describe the historical origins of the organisation of the Chinese business and economic environment, including the competing explanations for the character of Chinese economic growth before the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949 and during the Maoist transformation of China (1950-78);
- Apply the insights from political economy and international business to the Chinese business environment;
- Explain the post-1978 economic reform in China and China’s integration with Hong Kong, Taiwan and the world trading system, including the trends in foreign direct investment and the strategies of multinational enterprises operating in the China;
- Collect and analyse data relevant to understanding the China economy, especially the opportunities for international business to develop consumer markets in China;
- Analyse and discuss critically the constraints facing the Chinese economy, in particular the reform of the financial sector and state owned enterprises, and compliance with international standards in business and trade practices, and labour and the environment.
Generic skills
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High level of development: oral communication; written communication; application of theory to practice; ; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources; receptiveness of alternative ideas.
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Moderate level of development: collaborative learning; problem solving; team work
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
IBUS20001 | Business in Asia | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
IBUS20002 | Business in the Global Economy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
One of:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT20001 | Organisational Behaviour |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
IBUS20002 | Business in the Global Economy | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Please refer to Prerequisites and Corequisites.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- A 2-hour end-of-semester examination (50%)
- Individual written assignments of 2000 words, consisting of:
- One short essay (500 words) due early in the semester (10%)
- One long essay (1500 words) due late in the semester (30%) - Tutorial participation (10%)
- To pass this subject students must pass the end of semester examination.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Kirsty Ha Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
You will be advised of prescribed texts by your lecturer.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Breadth Track Doing business in Asia - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 11 April 2024